విశేషము లేనిదే వింతెలా పుడుతుంది?
visheshamu lenide vintela pudutundi?
How can a wonder be born without something special?
This expression is similar to 'There is no smoke without fire.' It suggests that every unusual event, rumor, or surprising news must have some underlying cause or kernel of truth. It is used when someone questions the origin of a strange occurrence or a piece of gossip.
Related Phrases
ఋణశేషము, వ్రణశేషము, అగ్నిశేషము ఉంచకూడదు.
rinasheshamu, vranasheshamu, agnisheshamu unchakudadu.
Remains of a debt, of a sore, or of a fire should not be left.
This proverb advises that certain things must be dealt with completely and never left unfinished. Debts (Runam) can grow with interest, wounds (Vranam) can become infected or septic if not fully healed, and fire (Agni) can regrow from a single spark to cause destruction. It is used to suggest that problems should be solved at their root entirely.
అగ్నిశేషం, రుణశేషం, శత్రుశేషం, వ్రణశేషం ఉంచరాదు.
agnishesham, runashesham, shatrushesham, vranashesham uncharadu.
Do not leave remnants of fire, debt, enemies, or wounds.
This proverb advises that some things must be dealt with completely and never left unfinished. A small spark can restart a fire; a small unpaid debt can grow; a surviving enemy can return for revenge; and an unhealed wound can become infected. It is used to emphasize the importance of thoroughness in solving problems to prevent them from recurring.
నిప్పు లేనిదె పొగరాదు
nippu lenide pogaradu
No smoke without fire.
Unless there is some basis, there can be no suspicion, or gossip. One should take care to see that there isn’t even a slight lapse that gives rise to avoidable scandal .
ఋణశేషం, వ్రణశేషం, శత్రుశేషం ఉంచరాదు.
rinashesham, vranashesham, shatrushesham uncharadu.
Remnants of debt, remnants of a wound, and remnants of an enemy should not be left behind.
This proverb advises that certain things must be dealt with completely. Small amounts of unpaid debt can grow into huge burdens; an improperly healed wound can lead to infection or relapse; and a defeated but remaining enemy can rise again to seek revenge. It is used to emphasize the importance of resolving problems or liabilities entirely rather than leaving them half-finished.
కూనలమ్మ సంగీతము వింటే పుణ్యము లేదు, వినకుంటే పాపము లేదు.
kunalamma sangitamu vinte punyamu ledu, vinakunte papamu ledu.
If you listen to the song [in praise] of Kûnalamma, there is no merit; and if you don't listen to it, there is no sin. Kûnalamma is the goddess said to preside over children.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely inconsequential or trivial. It refers to an action or a piece of information that has no positive impact if accepted and no negative impact if ignored. It is often used to dismiss worthless talk or irrelevant activities.
వింత లేనిదే ఆవులింత పుట్టదు
vinta lenide avulinta puttadu
A yawn doesn't happen without a wonder.
This proverb is used to suggest that nothing happens without a cause or a secret reason. Just as a yawn is often triggered by something (like tiredness or boredom), any unexpected event or behavior usually has an underlying explanation or a hidden motive.
శత్రుశేషం, రుణశేషం, అగ్నిశేషం, రోగశేషం మిగల్చరాదు
shatrushesham, runashesham, agnishesham, rogashesham migalcharadu
Remnants of an enemy, debt, fire, and disease should not be left behind.
This ancient wisdom advises that four things must be completely eliminated rather than partially dealt with. Even a small remnant of an enemy can seek revenge, a tiny debt can grow into a massive burden due to interest, a single spark can reignite a wildfire, and a lingering disease can recur and become fatal. It is used to emphasize the importance of thoroughness in solving problems to prevent their return.
విషములో పుట్టిన పురుగు, విషములోనే జీవిస్తుంది.
vishamulo puttina purugu, vishamulone jivistundi.
A worm born in poison lives only in poison.
This expression is used to describe individuals who are born into and raised in negative, corrupt, or toxic environments. It suggests that such people become so accustomed to their surroundings that they cannot thrive or exist anywhere else, often remaining unchanged despite external influences.
పులి కడుపున మేక పుడుతుందా?
puli kadupuna meka pudutunda?
Will a goat be born to a tiger?
This proverb is used to say that children will naturally inherit the traits, strength, or nobility of their parents. It is typically used to express that a courageous or talented person's offspring will not be weak or incompetent. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'A chip off the old block'.
అగ్ని శేషం, వ్రణ శేషం, రుణ శేషం, శత్రు శేషం ఉండరాదు.
agni shesham, vrana shesham, runa shesham, shatru shesham undaradu.
Remnants of fire, remnants of a wound, remnants of debt, and remnants of an enemy should not be left.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of complete resolution. It warns that even a small spark of fire can burn down a house, a partially healed wound can become infected again, a small remaining debt can grow through interest, and a defeated but surviving enemy can strike back. One must deal with these four problems thoroughly and leave no trace behind to ensure safety and peace.